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So many marriages end in divorce these days that cynical attitudes about marriage abound. How many times have you watched a wedding and wondered, at least for a moment, whether this couple has what it takes to nurture a truly good relationship for all the days of their lives? What does it take to get along for a lifetime? "As I reflect on ongoing struggles with marriage and think hard about biblical teaching on who we are and what’s wrong with us, "says Dr. Crabb in Men & Women, "it seems to me that our culture addresses secondary problems as though they were central and, in the process of dealing with those problems, overlooks the real killer of relationships." Men and women share a deadly problem that kills good relating. The problem is this: we are committed, first of all, to ourselves. Each of us, without blushing, holds fast to an overriding concern for our own well-being. Giving numerous examples from his counseling and speaking ministry, Crabb explores how we can turn away from ourselves and toward each other, how we can become what he calls "other-centered." Dr. Crabb maintains that men and women are different in important ways that, if understood and honored, can lead to a deep enjoyment of one another, an enjoyment that can last forever.  Click on Order button or book cover to purchase
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS BOOK: "The clearest, biblically based statement on male/female differences (and similarities) I have seen. It is a reading must for every couple who desire to build a strong marital relationship." – Archibald D. Hart "Larry Crabb’s powerful writing comes about because of his deep knowledge of God and of human nature through the prism of biblical revelation." – Tremper Longman III "It’s about time someone addressed the issue of men and women without the same old platitudes. Dr. Larry Crabb is an original thinker and has shed new light on a problem that is as old as the fall." – Joseph L. Mayo – Mary Ann Mayo "Larry Crabb is one of those rare Christian writers incapable of shallow thought. The chapter on celebrating forgiveness is a masterpiece and by itself worth the price of the book." – Breenan Manning "A superbly insightful analysis of the core problem in all relationships. The answer to the debate over headship and submission that puts true masculinity and femininity into the glory of their God-given design." – Pamela Reeve "Dr. Crabb’s compassion and concern for scriptural and psychological soundness are evident in this thoughtful examination of human nature’s role in male/female relationships." – Diane Landberg "Larry Crabb’s insight into human nature, divine grace, and Christian life yields a better blueprint for marriage than the self-absorbed rule ridden role-play with which too many stop short. This is a wise and liberating book for struggling couples-and many others too." – J.I. Packer "You know Larry Crabb’s newest book is a winner when you want your entire staff and family to read it and then schedule a weekend retreat to discuss and apply it." – Gary Smalley "Whether with my husband, or the men with whom I work, I want Jesus to be the center of the relationship-only he can help us enjoy our differences. Perhaps that’s why I really appreciated Larry’s chapter "Enjoying the Difference." Thanks, Dr. Crabb!" – Joni Eareckson Tada |
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